About Us

COG is the one place in metropolitan Washington that regularly brings leaders together to develop solutions to the region's major challenges. COG prepares plans enabling the region to receive federal funding, provides members with research and data to inform decision-making, and offers a wide range of programs, including commuter services, cooperative purchasing, technical assistance and grants, and public outreach campaigns.

Transportation

Through the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB), area officials, planners, and engineers ensure a well-managed and maintained transportation system. The TPB, which is staffed by COG, conducts the federally mandated transportation planning process for the region and ensures the uninterrupted flow of federal transportation funds that area jurisdictions receive.

Environment

COG's work engages leaders in various environmental fields from water quality experts to climate scientists. Together, they are advancing regional efforts to restore local waterways, improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address climate change, promote recycling, and enhance and preserve green space and agriculture.

Community

Area officials and experts, including planning and housing directors and child welfare and health officials, work together with their counterparts at COG to help shape stronger communities throughout the region.

Homeland Security & Public Safety

COG brings police chiefs, fire chiefs, emergency managers, and other leaders together as part of its work to strengthen regional public safety coordination, homeland security planning, and emergency communication.

About Us

COG Annual Meeting

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The 2024 COG Membership & Awards Reception will be held on December 11, 2024 at DC Water Headquarters. To RSVP for the event, visit the Eventbrite registration page.

News & Multimedia

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Alexandria City Manager Jim Hartmann Receives Leadership Award

September 11, 2009

Hartmann was honored for helping foster collaboration among the region's leaders.
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Commuter Connections Honors Area Businesses

June 23, 2009

Employers win awards for programs that reduce gasoline use, air pollution and traffic congestion.
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Foster Parents Honored At Regional Appreciation Gala

June 2, 2009

COG and the Freddie Mac Foundation present area foster parents with awards for service. Plus, Chairman Gross discusses the Gala in the latest episode of 'The...

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COG Annual Meeting

News & Multimedia

Alexandria City Manager Jim Hartmann Receives Leadership Award

Commuter Connections Honors Area Businesses

Foster Parents Honored At Regional Appreciation Gala